Hi, I am a first-time car buyer, around 38 years old. I am planning to buy an automatic as I will mostly be driving in the city and occasionally travelling on highways. I need a good-performing and spacious sub-4m compact SUV with reasonable maintenance costs. I am a fan of torque converter or CVT gearboxes only, as they are easier on the pocket. My budget is around Rs 16 lakh. Since the Venue and Creta do not have torque converter options, I have left those out. I am confused between the Skoda Kylaq and the 3XO AX5L AT, as it comes with Level 2 ADAS features. Back seat comfort is good in the 3XO, and we are a family of five. Which one should I choose? Or should I wait for the Duster 2026?

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Autocar India team · Accepted Answer

Yes, the Mahindra XUV 3XO has ADAS features and is generally well-equipped, and yes, the petrol engines come with a torque converter automatic gearbox. It also has the most spacious cabin in the segment, which will be helpful for a family of five.Do note, however, that its boot is not particularly large, the powerful 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with the AT is not very fuel efficient, and the fully loaded petrol AT with ADAS will go past your budget of Rs 16 lakh.The Skoda Kylaq may miss out on some features, and it is slightly less spacious in the cabin, but overall, it is a better car to drive, and it falls within your budget.You could wait for the Renault Duster, but it is a few months away, there's likely to be a big rush at booking time, it's a segment above, so it may not fit in your budget, and it comes with a dual-clutch automatic, not a TC or CVT.

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